Why is the broasted chicken brand from Saudi Arabia so popular?
Hawkers would make a nine-hour 'chicken run' from Jeddah to Riyadh and sell Al Baik specialities at inflated prices
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Saudi officials prepared to receive Hajj pilgrims
Officials in Saudi Arabia said they have completed all the organizational, service, and health preparations to provide the best services to pilgrims upon their arrival at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during this year’s Hajj season, which will begin mid-July.
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Tawakkalna’s update includes new Hajj, SOS services
The Tawakkalna Application, affiliated to Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), has announced the launch of a new version that includes special services.
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MetLife launches first-ever life insurance plan for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims
To help people of Bangladesh plan and save for their Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage with the benefit of Shariah compliant insurance protection, MetLife Bangladesh has introduced a unique, first-of-its kind Shariah compliant insurance policy titled “Hajj and Umrah Plan.”
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Quba Mosque is open to worshipers round the clock after COVID-19 restrictions eased
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has directed the opening of the Quba Mosque around the clock, starting from Sunday (June 20), so as to enable worshipers and visitors to pray in the mosque throughout the day.
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Saudi Arabia allocates 5.33 sq mt for each pilgrim in Mina camps
Saudi Arabia said 4.37 square metres were allocated for each pilgrim in the Mashaar Mina towers, and 5.33 square metres in the distinctive hospitality package in the Mashaar Mina camps, as the Kingdom prepares to host 60,000 pilgrims from within its inside the country to perform pilgrimage this year.
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Egypt to launch portal for Umrah pilgrimage to end brokerage
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has issued Law No 72 of 2021, to establish a domestic portal for the Umrah (minor Islamic pilgrimage). The Egyptian Portal for Umrah aims to organise Umrah trips set up by tourism companies, according to the Official Gazette.
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NAHCON To Adopt Malaysian, Indonesian Hajj Models
Determined to overcome the likely consequence of the cancellation of the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for two consecutive years, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed plans to adopt the Malaysia and Indonesia system of Hajj operations to deal with the congestion.
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Saudi govt will announce list of 60,000 Hajj pilgrims on June 25
The Saudi Arabian pilgrimage ministry has Sunday announced it has received about 500,000 pilgrimage forms for Hajj this year out of which it will decide the final list of 60,000 on the 15th of 11th Islamic calendar month Dhu al-Qi’dah
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Saudi Hajj ministry warns against using fake registration links
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned citizens and residents against dealing with bogus Hajj companies that are not listed on the online portal for pilgrims. The ministry also urged all citizens and residents to be wary of unlicensed adverts on social media that do not have official endorsement.
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Experts predict growing number of ‘digital pilgrims’ as COVID-19 pandemic persists
The growing role of digitization in media, advertising and services was the focus of a dialogue session held on Friday as part of the Makkah Region Digital Projects Exhibition.
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South Africans not allowed to travel for Hajj again
South African Muslims will not be able to attend Hajj this year. For the second consecutive year, the Saudi Kingdom has issued limitations on attendees to the annual pilgrimage.
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